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Guides, seamanship, and stories from the water — practical knowledge to help you get more out of iNavX and every passage you make.

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Things to Check When Buying a Used Boat (Part 1)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Read Part II, Part III, and Part IV of buying a used boat. There are…

July 1, 2020 Read →
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The 5 Knots Every Sailor Needs to Know and Why

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Now and then, I open the knot book to look up something for a specific…

July 1, 2020 Read →
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Interview with Chris Woolsey

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  My iNavX Experience We’re introducing a new occasional feature on the iNavX blog – interviews…

June 16, 2020 Read →
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Neighborly Anchoring

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Back in January we talked about how to anchor your boat for a good night’s…

May 1, 2020 Read →
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Night Time Safety at Sea

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Sailing offshore at night connects you to the sea in your surroundings in a way…

May 1, 2020 Read →
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Isolation Dreaming

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Had enough group video chats, baking, reading, series binging, and looking at your walls yet?…

April 3, 2020 Read →
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Boat Safety 101 – a Quick Overview

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) In 2018 in the United States, the Coast Guard counted 633 deaths and over 2,500…

March 27, 2020 Read →
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Why You Should Check Your Oil Every Day

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Every book on cruising, every engine user manual, every “tips and tricks for not killing…

March 4, 2020 Read →
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Entering a Strange Harbor

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Visiting new places is one reason we sail and voyage. What can be more exciting…

March 4, 2020 Read →
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It Never Ends…

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) The little joys of boat ownership are without number. I really DO love boats and…

January 31, 2020 Read →
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